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All photos in/around Colchester

Showing items 1 to 100 from total of 879 items. Ordered by photo # descending.

Photo #	Photo	Caption	Categorisation
37020		On a cold, wet, and windy day a great number of cyclists turned out for the Colchester Cycle Champions weekly LEAP ride to greet and cycle with CTC CEO Gordon Seabright.	Other: Event
36481		'Share the Space' notice at the entrance to Lower Castle Park.	General sign/notice: Misc
36480		Colchester Cycle Stores have taken over another shop just along from the original shop. It is currently being used as a showroom.	Bike shop: Misc
36479		It is approaching two years since the Colchester Town station cycle parking was removed (see #22196). It was at the time made a priority of Cycle Colchester, though no solution ever materialised, and notices stating 'No parking of cycles' still remain on the railings that cyclists have no option but to use. A solution is finally on the horizon (see http://www.colchesterchronicle.co.uk/2012/01/19/all-square/), but it is far too late in the day.	Cycle parking: Problem
36478		Cycle parking at the new Magistrates Court. It is right by the entrance, but poorly sited (see also #36477).	Cycle parking: Problem
36477		Cycle parking at the new Magistrates Court. It is right by the entrance, but spacing could be better (see also #36478)	Cycle parking: Problem
36476		Two trees have been set in the middle of the Wivenhoe Trail (Sustrans Route 51), at Hythe Quay, seriously hindering cyclists passage of this well-used and liked traffic free route.	Cycleway: Problem
36475		Whitehall Close could be a useful short cut, and save cyclists having to negotiate Whitehall Road, but as it is, it is a pain. Note the desire line of pedestrians (and possibly cyclists) using the crossing point to the right.	Road environment: Problem
36155		Hopefully tongue-in-cheek! CAUTION Sound horn when leaving beware of soporific pedestrians and lunatic cyclists	General sign/notice: Infrastructure
36152		Nice wide shared-use pavement giving good permeability between St Leonard's Road and the new housing estate of Lenz Close and Peache Road.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
36151		New 'Share the Space' signs by the Lower Castle Park shared-use path. It seems expense has been spared here, which was not the case in Crouch St, where elaborate paving slabs have been installed (see #36140 and #36141).	General sign/notice: Infrastructure
36150		Cycling prohibited signs have been relocated from the entrance to Lower Castle Park to paths off from the green lines that indicate where it is permissible to cycle.	General sign/notice: Infrastructure
36149		Cycling is now permitted in Lower Castle Park, so long as cyclists stay between the green lines. The cycling prohibited signs have been relocated (see #36150), and new painted signs layed.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
36146		The orignal sign has deteriorated badly (see #34986 and #35747). The replacement already has a chip out of it, but why was it layed before the old one was removed? The first signs of this kind (see #21171) are still in good shape. Is the Council now using a cheaper method, or are they unable to cope with the much greater foot fall in town centre?	General sign/notice: Problem
36145		Awkward drop kerb and badly maintained ramp from Cowdray Ave cycle path onto the adjacent side road.	Cycleway: Problem
36143		One set of many ASL's (at end of High St) that have appeared across Colchester recently.	Road environment: Infrastructure
36142		Fancy paving slabs on Crouch St. Eight bike symbols and one pedestrian priority, in the foreground. For close up see #31640 and #31641.	General sign/notice: Infrastructure
36141		Fancy paving slab on Crouch St.	General sign/notice: Infrastructure
36140		Fancy paving slab with bike symbol on Crouch St.	General sign/notice: Infrastructure
35748		There is a new ASL beyond the bus, here on St Johns Street in town centre. The issue however, is the cycle lane leading to it on the left. There is simply not enough space for it, whether the bus is in the middle of the lane or not. Cyclists shouldn't be encouraged to squeeze by here, especially not up against a large vehicle such as this one. Traffic is either going straight ahead (which is actually a left kink) or right. If a cyclist is alongside when the lights change to green, and the driver is going ahead (and doesn't see them), they will be in a most uncomfortable situation.	Road environment: Problem
35747		Roughly three months ago this was laid (see #34986)... now look at it!	General sign/notice: Problem
35746		How to ruin a perfectly good cycle path? Cover it in gravel. The sweeping bends always felt like an attempt to thwart speeding down this hill, but covered in gravel no-one is going to be travelling at any speed for fear of coming off their bike. Mountain bikes may be fine, but road bikes -- even tourers -- will find it quite "skittish" and unnerving. Maybe that's the idea?	Cycleway: Problem
35742		Access from Ypres Road to the Garrison Route. It appears that either the path has been laid too far over or the dropkerbs are misaligned. The non-reflective bollard should be ripped out, and the gravel replaced with good ol' tarmac (as the path this stretch leads to originally was).	Cycleway: Problem
35741		Was it really necessary to install 8 [dark] bollards here? Just look at the spacing! And why such a little gap in the build out?	Road environment: Problem
35732		ASL with leading cycle lane encouraging cyclists to go down the inside of waiting traffic at a left only turn. See also #35731.	Road environment: Problem
35731		New ASL's have been springing up all over town centre. Some are just a box without a leading cycle lane, however this one on the High St does have a cycle lane, on the inside of a left only turn. Cycling down the inside here is not to be advised, and shouldn't be actively encouraged as is the case here. Besides possibly getting caught out and stuck on the inside of a bus or other vehicle when the lights change to green, waiting cars will often let out passengers at this point, with the chance of being struck by a car door swinging open into their path. See also #35732.	Road environment: Problem
35730		Crew promoting Sustrans in Colchester town centre.	Other: Misc
35729		Two new cycle racks at The Range. If you didn't know they were there, you probably wouldn't find them as they're out of sight tucked away behind the built-out entrance.	Cycle parking: Infrastructure
35728		"Elephant feet" crossing where Shrub End Sports Ground dissects the Boadicea Way shared-use path.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35727		"Elephant feet" crossing where Esso exit dissects Ipswich Rd.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35726		"Elephant feet" crossing where Esso entrance dissects Ipswich Rd.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35725		"Elephant feet" crossing where Friars Close dissects the Ipswich Rd shared-use path. Strange how it doesn't encompass the whole pathway.	Cycleway: Problem
35722		There's no doubting it's 'End of Route' -- there's a fence in the way!	Cycleway: Problem
35721		"Elephant feet" crossing of St Johns Green.	Road environment: Infrastructure
35720		"Elephant feet" crossing where Alefounder Close dissects the Avon Way shared-use pathway.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35719		"Elephant feet" crossing where Bennett Close dissects the Avon Way shared-use pathway.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35718		"Elephant feet" crossing where Laing Rd dissects the Avon Way shared-use pathway.	Road environment: Infrastructure
35717		At the same time bike symbols finally graced this bit of cycle lane (see also #35716) in Crouch St, so did what appears to be a parking or loading bay. This bay explains why the drop kerb is so much wider than the narrow "elephant feet" crossing... but is it "no parking, no waiting" or not (as per the yellow markings)? If vans or cars are to be parked in this narrow strip, these vehicles will inevitably be driven in the cycle lane, against the flow parking/leaving. And how many drivers will make sure to park within the box, not intruding in what is meant to be a cycle lane? If a van with a side door is there, will the driver then be stood in the cycle lane loading/unloading?	Cycleway: Problem
35716		This cycle lane on Crouch St had been awaiting symbols since its creation sometime ago. They are now in place, along with unwelcome symbols in the shape of a parking/loading bay (see #35717). If vans or cars are to be parked in this narrow strip, these vehicles will inevitably be driven in the cycle lane, against the flow parking/leaving. And how many drivers will make sure to park within the box, not intruding in what is meant to be a cycle lane? If a van with a side door is there, will the driver then be stood in the cycle lane loading/unloading?	Cycleway: Problem
35714		Small bike symobls in the gutter on Crouch St have been burned off and replaced with large symbols in a much more prominent part of the road.	Road environment: Infrastructure
35713		"Elephant feet" crossing of Crouch St (see also #35712). Note the tight angle of approach into the underpass (which still carries prohibition sign). An adult may well be seen before it is too late, but a dog, child, pram, or even a mobility scooter might not be...	Cycleway: Problem
35712		"Elephant feet" crossing of Crouch Street (see also #35713)... An "elaborate" contra-flow: two road crossings, watching for people coming out of shops, cars exiting blind driveways, dogs tied to railings... all to preserve free car parking spaces (on the right).	Road environment: Infrastructure
35711		Bike symbol on Crouch St indicating desire line into the underpass has been moved (see #34314). Not sure why the bike isn't facing the traffic... The safest approach, and the only one with clear vision of both the pavement and underpass is where a loading bay has been created (see #35710). Most if not all vehicles using this loading bay are vans which don't have windows and therefore make it impossible to see what is the other side of it. If the loading bay is non-negotiable, then something else must change, and that it seems should be the post box. Moving that obstacle would improve vision, and increase space, where pedestrians and cyclists are to "share". Note also, the post box appears to be used by traders to pile up their rubbish at the end of the day, reducing space further. Prohibition sign still at entrance to the underpass.	Cycleway: Problem
35710		Little bike symbols in the gutter (see #34312) along Crouch St have been burned off and replaced by some larger ones, in the centre of the lane. At this point the symbols were suggesting a desire line that would bring cyclists into conflict with busses using the bus stops just beyond. That is no longer the case, but because of the loading bay on the right, cyclists using the underpass are still expected to make a sharp, unsighted turn into it. Seems odd that the further of the bike symbols isn't facing directly ahead.	Road environment: Problem
35709		Little bike symbols in the gutter along Crouch St have been burned off and replaced by some larger ones, in the centre of the lane.	Road environment: Infrastructure
35708		Little bike symbols in the gutter (see #34309) along Crouch St have been burned off and replaced by some larger ones, in the centre of the lane.	Road environment: Infrastructure
35707		Cycle Colchester installed a sign here (see #27145) but it has since been removed (or fallen/forced over) and not been replaced... nor has the tree that was there before!	Route sign: Infrastructure
35466		Colchester BMX Park	Other: Misc
35465		The beginning and end of it. This is a short section of cycle path (shared use) leading from the Essex Yeomanry Way toucan, to the junction with Tollgate Drive. Look by the brick wall on the left and you'll see the 'End of Route' sign, a matter of metres away from the start. This should be an important route to/from Sainsbury's for workers and shoppers who wish to cycle. At the moment it leads nowhere with the only alternative very busy roads.	Cycleway: Problem
35464		Toucan crossing of Essex Yeomanry Way, part of a short section of cycle way leading to/from Sainsbury's.	Road environment: Infrastructure
35463		Cycle path into Sainsbury's from Essex Yeomanry Way.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35462		Cycle path at the rear of Sainsbury's.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35311		For display only (judging by how shiny everything is).	Bicycle: Misc
35128		Shared use pathway following the trajectory of the old Boundary Road, with the new A133 junction in the background.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35127		Shared use pathway following the trajectory of the old Boundary Road.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35126		Shared use paths either side of the this new road between the A133 and the University of Essex. The left side follows the trajectory of the old Boundary Road, while the right side leads to the new A133 crossing and onto Greenstead.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35125		Shared use pathway alongside the remodelled Boundary Road.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35124		Shared use pathway alongside new slip road from the A133 to Essex University's Knowledge Gateway.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35123		Toucan crossing of the new slip road off the A133 to Essex University's Knowledge Gateway.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35122		New toucan crossing of the A133, forming a link between Essex University and Greenstead.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
35121		New A133 junction with Essex University's Knowledge Gateway, seen here from the accompanying shared use path.	Road environment: Infrastructure
35064		Unsigned, rubbish cycle parking at the Wilson Marriage Centre.	Cycle parking: Problem
35004		New route sign for Ipswich Road and Leisure centre (it's actually Leisure World).	Route sign: Infrastructure
35003		This route sign for Town centre has been relocated (see #21400) without any thought as to which way the arrow is pointing. Town centre is in fact to the right, not left.	Route sign: Problem
34986		New 'Cyclists proceed with caution' pavement "sign" at the end of the Crouch Street East cycle lane. There is a lot to take in at this junction, and nothing bar this "sign" to aid the cyclist, or prompt them as to where hazards may be: There isn't a dedicated light phase for cyclists joining the road, and as such cyclists must be aware of vehicles approaching from Headgate (right) and St Johns Street (ahead), as well as pedestrians crossing either Head Street (left) or St Johns Street, depending on their journey. Elsewhere in Colchester cyclists are told to dismount at every opportunity (see #19255), yet at this busy, town centre location cyclists are effectively told to "get on with it", just be cautious... But wouldn't we be "red light jumping"? Because of the nature of this junction and the lack of cycle lane light phase, it's inevitable that some cyclists will join the road when motor vehicles are on red, but while pedestrians are on green. It seems this is a grey area!	Road environment: Problem
34908		Construction of a shared use pathway between the Riverside Quarter and East Street has some way to go yet.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
34907		The shared use pathway between the Riverside Quarter and East Street will be wide and well-lit.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
34906		A shared use pathway will link the Riverside Quarter development to East Street.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
34905		This will be the access from Cowdray Avenue to a shared use pathway between the Riverside Quarter and East Street.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
34904		New chicane at the entrance to the Garrison network. Still nothing to stop motorists parking in the bay directly in front of it (see #28885).	Cycleway: Problem
34787		Visibility has been improved on this section of riverside pathway (NCN Route 51) since several obstructive barriers have been removed and vegetation been cut back. It would be improved still further if all the barriers were removed.	Cycleway: Problem
34786		Bollards have been added to the large drop kerbed section of pathway alongside Circular Road North. One is actually on the cycle path, and none are reflective in any way.	Cycleway: Problem
34318		New cycle "crossing" in Crouch St. Still no symbols in the path to the right, but with all the illegal parking it's probably been hard to find a time when it's clear...	Road environment: Infrastructure
34314		Small bike symbol on Crouch St suggesting cyclists make a sweep right across the road into the underpass. For cyclists to make this right turn, they should previously have been in a far more dominant, central road position and not make the dramatic "sweep" as per the symbols (see also #34312). Cyclists should be going straight into the underpass with a direct line of sight, rather than have a restricted view on approach to a sharp, blind turn as the bike symbols suggest. There are well serviced bus stops just beyond, which will inherently mean busses pulling left while cyclists are attempting this right turn. Shouldn't the bike symbol be facing the traffic?	Road environment: Problem
34312		Small bike symbols on Crouch St, suggesting a desire line for cyclists, and to motorists, where they should be riding. For cyclists to make a right turn into the underpass as is suggested (see #34314) they should be in a far more dominant, central road position and not make a dramatic "sweep" across the road as per the symbols. There are well serviced bus stops beyond, which will inherently mean busses pulling left while cyclists are attempting to turn right. The white van shouldn't be stopped where it is. Cyclists are able to cycle straight into the underpass with a direct line of sight, rather than have a restricted view on approach to a sharp, blind turn as the bike symbols suggest.	Road environment: Problem
34309		A large bike symbol in the middle of the lane, as used on St Johns Street (see #29969), would be far more appropriate than a small one as is the case here on Crouch St. With parking bays on the right leaving only a limited space, cyclists should be riding in the centre of the lane, rather than on the left encouraging close passes.	Road environment: Problem
34307		The new junction of the A133 and the University Boundary Rd is still some way off completion. This is the crossing that cyclists and pedestrians will be encouraged to use between the University and Greenstead.	Road environment: Infrastructure
34306		New shared use pathway alongside the A133 which connects Salary Brook (#34305) to the new junction with the University Boundary Rd.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
34305		New pathway (see also #34305) from Salary Brook leading up to a new shared use path alongside the A133 (see #34306), which leads to a new at level junction with the University Boundary Rd. This should save a great deal of students from clambering over barriers (see #20800) to risk their lives crossing the A133 unassisted (see #20799) when the underpass is flooded (see #20798).	Cycleway: Infrastructure
34304		New pathway (see also #34305) from Salary Brook leading up to a new shared use path alongside the A133 (see #34306), which leads to a new at level junction with the University Boundary Rd. This should save a great deal of students from clambering over barriers (see #20800) to risk their lives crossing the A133 unassisted (see #20799) when the underpass is flooded (see #20798).	Cycleway: Infrastructure
34303		Either side of this boardwalk has been repaved, at level (see #20796). Why wasn't it removed, and paved as well?	Cycleway: Problem
34302		Repaved section of the Salary Brook/University route, but only as far as the boardwalk (see #34303).	Cycleway: Infrastructure
34301		The junction of Creffield Rd and Maldon Rd is crying out for a cyclists exemption from the No Entry.	Road environment: Problem
33652		As part of 'Highway Improvements' to Crouch St, two of the Sheffield stands (see #28878) have been relocated further along. They are far too close to the kerb and together, meaning they won't be able to accomodate the four bikes they should be able to.	Cycle parking: Problem
33651		As part of 'Highway Improvements' to Crouch St, two of the Sheffield stands (see #28878) have been relocated further along, on the other side of the road.	Cycle parking: Infrastructure
33622		Seven Sheffield stands at the new Firstsite building. Note there is just 500mm between each stand.	Cycle parking: Problem
33621		As part of 'Highway Improvements' to Crouch St, half the cycle parking (see #28878) has been relocated approximately 60 metres away, here on Head Street.	Cycle parking: Infrastructure
33516		The covers are finally off the "new" crossing of Layer Road.	Road environment: Infrastructure
33433		Months after the new Crouch St cycle lane was installed it is being ripped up for alterations after a petition from local traders.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
33432		Crouch Street traders have started a petition against the controversial cycle path. This is a poster displayed in a number of shop windows.	Other: Misc
33431		The new cycle path between Bilsdale Close and Ipswich Road (see #33430) has a barrier preventing cyclists from joining/leaving it. Should a cyclist want to connect to St Johns Close (where the bollards are, across the road) they must dismount and use the crossing. Note the ambitious timings on the sign.	Cycleway: Problem
33430		New cycle path between Bilsdale Close and Ipswich Road. See also #33431.	Cycleway: Infrastructure
33428		These guard rails leave no where for a cyclist to go should there be an incident on the road.	Road environment: Problem
33427		Delicious bicycle ginger bread at the weekly CTC Cycle Champions market stall.	Other: Misc
33425		Two friendly "bobbies" on bikes at the Hythe Quays.	Bicycle: Misc
33416		The CTC Cycle Champions weekly market stall has proved to be a great success, providing information and give aways as well as free bike checks by Cycle Tech Colchester.	Other: Event
33415		The surface of the High Woods Route (forming part of National Cycle Network Route 1) is breaking up already, less than two years since its launch. Cycle Colchester's pledge to provide "first class cycling routes" seems a little empty now. See also #33413 and #33414.	Cycleway: Problem
33414		The surface of the High Woods Route (forming part of National Cycle Network Route 1) is breaking up already, less than two years since its launch. Cycle Colchester's pledge to provide "first class cycling routes" seems a little empty now. See also #33413 and #33415.	Cycleway: Problem
33413		The surface of the High Woods Route is breaking up already, less than two years since its launch. Cycle Colchester's pledge to provide "first class cycling routes" seems a little empty now. See also #33414 and #33415.	Cycleway: Problem
33412		Cyclists and pedestrians having to make way for motor vehicles on what should be a segregated facility... Not sure this was Cycle Colchester's idea of 'Share the Space', but this is the reality when Kings Meadow is opened up for use as a car park. Surely the events using the field and abusing the path should make a contribution to the upkeep of it. Motor vehicles will do far more long term damage than any number of pedestrians or cyclists, yet when it was resurfaced last year it was funded by Cycling Town. This photo was taken during the Cricket Festival, when non-members were charged £5 per car.	Cycleway: Problem

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